279 Illinois Grants for Youth

279 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

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Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Amateur Sports Leagues, Schools, and Parks and Recreation Department...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues, schools, and parks and recreation departments to improve the confidence and well-being of girls through sports. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208417
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Teachers to Expand the Classroom Curriculum

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143479
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Psychologists for Research on Children A...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178476
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Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits in Eligible States and Regions for General Organizational ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations in multiple states served by the funding source for general operating support. Nonprofits in eligible regions in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Washingt...

GrantWatch ID#: 182854
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409
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Grant to a USA Educator to Promote Gardening Among Students

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 214120
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Grants to USA Agencies, Courts, and Tribes to Serve Justice-Involved Youth with SUD

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and court systems to establish or expand programs that provide services for justice-involved youth with substance use disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 185688
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Grants to USA State Agencies for Programs to Prevent Youth Crime and Improve the Juvenile Just...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments for activities to improve the juvenile justice system. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that preve...

GrantWatch ID#: 196250
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Grants to USA State, Local, and Tribal Agencies for Family Drug Court Program Improvements

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state, local, and tribal agencies for programs to establish and improve family treatment courts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 202670
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Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Organizations, and Municipalities for Capital Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for capital projects to promote paddle sports. Funding is intended for the installation or renovation of pickleball courts in public facilities. The goal of the funding program is to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227972

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to USA Spouses and Children of Military and Space Force Members to Pursue a Degree

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA spouses, surviving spouses, and children of military and space force members for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Funding is intended to help cover educational costs, including fees, tuition, books, and other materials needed for the curriculu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228144

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Public School Educators for Special Projects to Benefit Students in...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 public school educators for special projects to benefit students in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support students' participation in specialized project-based opportunites. Eligible applicants are public school edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145443

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations, municipalities, units of government, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Grants may be requested for projects, programs, and general support. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181014

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Foster Mutual Understanding Between Youth i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to promote engagement between young people in North Africa and the Middle East and the United States. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program w...

GrantWatch ID#: 183632

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Overseas Language Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187296

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Institutions for Programs fo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and institutions for programs for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that support and educate people of all ages who have mental and/or physical disabilities. Only t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219090

Awards to Illinois Students in Kindergarten Through Grade 12 to Recognize Youth Poets

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Illinois students in kindergarten through grade 12 to recognize youth poets. The program is intended to encourage students to write original works of poetry. Winners are invited to attend an awards ceremony in September. The goal of the program is to enc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220487

Fellowships to USA and International Early-Career Postdoctoral Researchers for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Fellowships to USA and International early-career postdoctoral researchers for projects related to brain development. Priority will be given to multi-disciplinary research. Eligible studies are focused on children and youth aged 7-24. Eligible proposals are design...

GrantWatch ID#: 220737

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to USA and International Junior Faculty Members for Research Projects Related to Brain ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA and International junior faculty members for research projects related to brain development. Priority will be given to multi-disciplinary research. Eligible studies are focused on children and youth aged 7-24. Eligible proposals are designed to study...

GrantWatch ID#: 221005

Grants to USA Immediate Family Members of Fallen Military Members to Support Their Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA immediate family members of fallen military members to support their education. Funding is intended for educational fees for the spouses and children of fallen military members and government employees, including for grades K-12, higher education, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227436

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, or IHE to for Youth Mentoring

Deadline: 05/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE to operate a national resource center for youth mentoring. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to run the resource cen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172002

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Assist Youth and Families Affected by ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to address substance abuse among youth and related community safety issues. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183805

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Rigorous Research in the Field of Financial Education

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research organizations for rigorous research that will contribute to the field of financial education. Funding is intended in particular for projects that reevaluate current metrics, studies investigating systemic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220007

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Youth Programming Addressing Substance Abuse

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government entities for youth programming addressing substance abuse. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding priorities include combating violence...

GrantWatch ID#: 228242

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Fellowships to USA Individuals to Support Initiatives That Bolster Connections Between Generat...

Deadline: 05/10/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Fellowships to USA individuals to support initiatives that bolster connections between generations. In addition to a stipend, funding is also intended to support the creation of new projects. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, as well as those serving historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 134076

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs for Students from Asia

Deadline: 05/11/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to conduct exchange programs for students from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195383

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Postsecondary Education and Career Support

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and secondary schools to offer assistance and resources to individuals pursuing higher education opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 169558

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212953

In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote Youth Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the game of baseball to enhance the quality of life for families and children in eligible communities. The mission is to channel a collective e...

GrantWatch ID#: 219543

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits and Schools for Agriculture Initiatives

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and nonprofit educational institutions for agriculture projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to enhance education, increase training, and promote careers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220080

Grants to USA Qualifying Youth Sports Leagues for Initiatives to Promote Safety in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA qualifying youth sports leagues for initiatives to promote safety in sports. Applicants must complete a safety questionnaire and facility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for facility enhancements and defibrillators. The purpose of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228085

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Youth Gardening Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA and territories nonprofit and religious organizations, government entities, school districts, IHEs, and Tribes serving under-resourced communities for intergenerational gardening projects. Funding is intended for the installation of a new gar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228620

Grants to USA IHEs for Fellowships to Investigate Criminal and Juvenile Justice

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to USA and territories institutions of higher education to support fellowships for doctoral students engaged in research related to juvenile and criminal justice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 187961

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Address Public Safety Concerns

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribes to address public safety concerns. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives that will decrease violence and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 228602

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Sports-Based Exchange Programs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188396

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Fellowship for Leaders in Africa

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to plan and administer a fellowship for young community leaders in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the fellowship is to prepa...

GrantWatch ID#: 194753

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180456

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Promoting Aviation or Humanitarian Aid

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote aviation or provide aviation-related humanitarian assistance. Funding is intended to educate youth about the aviation industry and careers in commercial aviatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212864